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Bottom Freezer

Vesta VRF-ALASKA-33SS: $77 a year to run

This refrigerator uses 425 kWh of electricity a year. At the U.S. average price that is $77 a year and $928 over a typical 12-year life. It ranks #182 of 1422 bottom freezer models for running cost.

  1. Price. Check what it costs at the store (links below).
  2. Plus running cost. Add $928 of electricity over 12 years. That is the part the price tag hides.
  3. Compare. Pick your state to see your real number, then check the cheaper-to-run models of the same size.
Per year (U.S. avg)
$77
Over 12 years
$928
Saves vs the federal minimum
$13/yr
Size
16.6 cu ft

Where to buy

Compare the price, then add the running cost below to get the true cost.

Cost to run where you live

Electricity per year
$77
Electricity over 12 years
$928
Add the price you pay
+ $928

425 kWh a year (ENERGY STAR test figure) × 18.19¢ per kWh, the average residential price in the U.S. for Jan–Aug 2026 (EIA). Your bill depends on your utility and how you use it.

Cheaper to run, same type and size

Or see every small (10 to 18 cu ft) model ranked.

Liebherr C762015 cu ft$55/yrsaves $262
Miele KFN 4776 ED edt/cs15 cu ft$55/yrsaves $262
Liebherr SC775116.9 cu ft$64/yrsaves $155
Beko BFBD30216SS16.1 cu ft$65/yrsaves $153

Specs

BrandVesta
ModelVRF-ALASKA-33SS
TypeBottom Freezer
Energy use425 kWh / year
Federal maximum for this type498 kWh / year
Width32.9 in

Specs and energy use from the ENERGY STAR certified products list (U.S. EPA). An asterisk in a model number stands for colour or finish codes. HouseholdLeak is not affiliated with ENERGY STAR or the EPA.

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